Checking The Engine Oil Level; Operating The Parking Brake; Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke - Toro 74882 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank
to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in
fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Note: You can use the fuel window below the
operating position verify the presence of gasoline
before filling the tank (Figure 7).
2. Slowly add regular, unleaded gasoline until the fuel
reaches the base of the filler neck Figure 8.
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3. Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it
"clicks." Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil Level.

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
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Figure 8
Setting the Parking Brake
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Releasing the Parking Brake
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Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between Fast and Slow
positions (Figure 11).
Always use the fast position when turning on the mower deck
with the blade control switch (PTO).

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch (Figure 12).
2. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after
the engine has started (Figure 12).
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Figure 9
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Figure 10
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Figure 11